I accept the courts decision today without reservation.

I broke the law.

I admitted that and I pleaded guilty to this crime.

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy

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There are no excuses or justifications for my actions.

I could only say, I am so sorry, Sophia.

I was stupid and I was so wrong.'

According toBoston Globelegal affairs reporter Maria Cramer,who live-tweeted the hearing, this is a shocking decision.

The expectation from legal circles was she would get only time served.

Huffman is the first indicted parent in the case to receive a sentence.

Singer has been cooperating with the governments investigation.